noun
division
dih-VIHZHN
noun
1
The act of splitting something into separate parts, or one of those resulting parts.
"The company's European division reported strong growth this quarter."
"The cell undergoes division to form two new cells."
2
In mathematics, the process of calculating how many times one number contains another.
"The children were just learning long division at school."
3
A large military unit, usually made up of several brigades.
"The general commanded an entire armoured division."
4
Disagreement or a difference of opinion between groups.
"There was clear division within the party over the new policy."
5
A league or grouping of sports teams competing at a similar level.
"The team was promoted to the top division after a strong season."
How to Use Division
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSplitting something up — a number, an organisation, an army, or a group of people's opinions — or the part or group that results.
Common pairings
long division
sales division
cause division
Word Forms
divisions plural
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Etymology
From Old French division, from Latin dīvīsiō, built on dīvidō, "to divide".